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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.11, 52.66 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.11, 52.66 and 22.23 is: 33.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.11 : 52.66 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.11/52.66 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.11x = 52.66 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.11x = 1,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.58/35.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.34

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